Ready for a week of gripping crime dramas? From January 12th to 18th, UK viewers are in for a treat with a lineup packed with suspense, mystery, and intrigue. Get ready for a mix of brand-new premieres, returning favorites, and the bittersweet farewell of a series. Let's dive in!
The Night Manager (NEW UK PREMIERE EPISODE)
- S2 E4/8
- Pine is on the hunt to expose the British-backed plot in Colombia. But, trust is a fragile thing, and Gilberto Hanson is closing in.
- Sunday, January 18th, 9 pm, BBC One
Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials (NEW UK PREMIERE SERIES)
- S1 E1-7/7
- England, 1925: A country house party takes a deadly turn. Lady Eileen ‘Bundle’ Brent, an unlikely detective, must unravel a complex plot.
- Thursday, January 15th, Netflix
Red Eye (NEW UK PREMIERE EPISODE) LAST IN SERIES
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- During an embassy evacuation, Brody helps Hana seize Fox and recover the detonator, but escapes in a clash with security. Hana and Brody retrieve stolen evidence and flee to Delaney. Meanwhile, the conspiracy’s mastermind is exposed in flashbacks.
- Monday, January 12th, 9 pm, ITV1
Mystery Road: Origin (NEW UK PREMIERE EPISODE)
- S2 E2/6
- Jay investigates a suspicious death, while Mary does some sleuthing of her own.
- Friday, January 16th, 9 pm, BBC Two
After The Flood (NEW UK PREMIERE SERIES)
- S2 E1/6
- Jo, now a detective, investigates a case involving an unconscious man found in fly-tipped waste. When a similar incident occurs, she races to find the potential killer.
- Sunday, January 18th, 9 pm, ITV1
Grantchester (NEW UK PREMIERE EPISODES)
- S10 E3&4/8
- Alphy attempts a romantic dinner, but complications arise. A pact is made, but then more unexpected guests arrive, bringing Geordie into the mix.
- Wednesday, January 14th and Thursday, January 15th, 9 pm, ITV1
Patience (NEW UK PREMIERE EPISODES)
- S2 E3&4/8
- A lawyer is murdered in a boardroom, and a dead magpie leads Patience and Frankie into a web of lies. Elliot's help reveals shocking news about Patience's mother.
- Wednesday, January 14th and Thursday, January 15th, 9 pm, Channel 4
High Potential (NEW UK PREMIERE EPISODE)
- S2 E9/18
- No synopsis available.
- Wednesday, January 14th, Disney+
Lynley (NEW UK PREMIERE EPISODE)
- S1 E2/4
- Havers and Lynley investigate a missing estate agent, uncovering a disturbing secret.
- Monday, January 12th, 8:30 pm, BBC One
Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web (NEW UK PREMIERE SERIES)
- S1 E1-7/7
- Superintendent Arjun Meena and his team fight international crime at the airport. They must stop a surge in contraband trafficking, taking on a global syndicate.
- Wednesday, January 14th, Netflix
So, which of these crime dramas has you most intrigued? Are you a fan of classic mysteries, or do you prefer modern thrillers? Let us know in the comments! And what do you think about the trend of adaptations versus original stories? Is there a particular genre you find yourself drawn to?
